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Army lineman restored lines of communication

October 6, 2008

City resident Richard L. Newman didn’t have to worry very much about enemy bullets or mortar shells when he was sent to Korea. Although relations between North and South Korea were tense along the 38th Parallel, the armistice had long been signed when he enlisted in September 1954. “Most of the fighting was over when I went in,” Newman said. His tour of duty in Korea was far from being a cake walk, however. He was a lineman in charge of repairing communication lines sabotaged by communist infiltrators. Sometimes the job had to be performed during the worst weather conditions, Newman said. “The North Koreans were cutting lines and stealing gas out of the motor pools,” he said. “It wasn’t so much difficult, but it was cold and the poles were covered with ice. It was always way below zero. “We were at the top of the pole. (South Koreans) would put rolls of wire on their backs and string it out,” he said. “Americans would run it up the pole and attach it.

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Temple hosts four political candidates

October 6, 2008

Four of the five candidates in contested races for local state legislative seats shared their views at a forum in Temple Ohev Shalom Sunday morning.

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Hackett lone 10th District

October 6, 2008

The candidate seeking to unseat the incumbent in the 10th District congressional race had a stand-in opponent during a forum at Temple Ohev Shalom Sunday morning.

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Meteorologist: Expect typical fall temperatures

October 6, 2008

Area residents can expect this weekend’s pleasant weather to continue into the beginning of this work week, according to the National Weather Service. However, rain is in the forecast by the end of the week.

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City man ‘feels badly’ for next generation

October 6, 2008

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Monday, the Sun-Gazette asks somebody in the area, “What’s on your mind?” If you have a topic you would like to share, please contact Mark Maroney at mmaroney@sungazette.com or 326-1551,

Ext. 3114, or Philip A.

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Week-long ‘Governor’s Awards’ will put Williamsport on display

October 5, 2008

The five-day Governor’s Awards for the Arts next month will showcase the city as well as the artists and arts patrons being honored.

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